Which container for which food
| Container | Good for |
|---|---|
| Foil container 450 ml | One portion of rice, pilau, stew or a side |
| Foil container 980 ml | A full plate: rice or chips with stew |
| Foil container 1200 ml | Family portions, catering trays, baked dishes |
| Container 500 cc | Single portions, salads, fruit |
| Container 750 cc | Full meals, githeri, larger salads |
| Hinged container | Chips, burgers, snacks: shuts without a separate lid |
| Punnets 100 ml and 500 ml | Berries, cut fruit, small snacks |
| 50 cc cups | Sauces, dips, kachumbari |
| Strawberry containers | Strawberries and soft fruit for sale |
Foil or plastic?
Foil containers hold heat well, can go in the oven, and are the usual choice for hot food, catering and baked dishes. Clear plastic containers let the customer see the food, which sells salads, fruit and snacks. Hinged containers are fastest at the counter because there is no lid to find.
What about the plastic ban?
Kenya banned plastic carrier bags in 2017, and rules on single-use plastics have tightened since. Food containers are treated differently from carrier bags, but rules change, so check NEMA's current guidance for your type of business. Foil and paper are the safe choices if you are unsure.
Lids, cups and the rest of the counter
Mkimon also stocks lids in 82 mm and 100 mm, dome lids, coffee cups (250 ml and 330 ml) with lids and sleeves, plastic tumblers from 4 oz to 500 ml, plates, forks, knives, straws, toothpicks and serviettes, so one order covers the whole counter.
WhatsApp or call Mkimon Enterprises on 0722 886 026 for today's price by the piece, the pack or the box. Delivery runs around Nakuru, Naivasha, Gilgil, Njoro, Molo, Rongai.
Questions
What size foil container is one portion?
A 450 ml foil container holds one portion of rice, pilau or stew. A 980 ml container holds a full plate.
What is the difference between 500 cc and 750 cc containers?
cc is the same as ml. A 500 cc container suits a single portion; a 750 cc container holds a full meal.
Where can I buy takeaway containers in Nakuru?
Mkimon Enterprises at Pinkam House, Ground Floor, Horo Drive, Nakuru sells foil, plastic and hinged takeaway containers by the piece or box. Call or WhatsApp 0722 886 026.
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Visit us at Pinkam House, Ground Floor, Horo Drive, Nakuru, monday to saturday, 8am – 6pm · closed sunday. Call or WhatsApp 0722 886 026.